The UE Red Warriors ended their six-game losing streak with a 25-23, 26-24, 20-25, 25-22 victory over the Adamson Soaring Falcons in the UAAP Season 88 Men’s Volleyball Tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
UE also completed a season sweep of Adamson, boosting its slim Final Four hopes.
With the win, both the Red Warriors and the Soaring Falcons now hold identical 2-8 records, keeping their postseason chances alive, albeit needing favorable results from other teams.
“Stick to the basics. I was shouting at the sideline—‘basic, basic’—kasi kapag pinakomplikado pa namin ’yung galaw, baka mag-mix at hindi maka-execute,” said UE assistant coach Jumbo Dimaculangan.
“Balik lang kami sa foundation ng ginagawa namin, kasi ’yung execution darating naman ’yon.”
UE Gets Big Games from Raquim Acero, Roy Piojo
Raquim Acero and Roy Piojo carried the scoring load for the Red Warriors with 21 points apiece, with Acero also tallying 24 excellent receptions. Xjhann Camaymayan added 15 points built on 11 attacks and 4 blocks.
Setter Andre Bicar orchestrated the offense with 21 excellent sets, while libero Carl Nabora anchored the floor defense with 16 excellent digs and 13 excellent receptions.
For Adamson, Leo Coguimbal led the way with 11 points built on 7 attacks and 4 blocks. Zyro Ornos added 9 points, while Maruel Tan, Ahmed Tahiluddin, and Lance Flestado chipped in 6 points each.
UE will next face the UST Golden Spikers on Easter Sunday, April 5, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. Later that day, Adamson takes on defending champion NU Bulldogs at 3:00 p.m.
